臥が薪しん嘗しょう胆たん

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

going through thick and thin to attain one's objective; enduring unspeakable hardships for the sake of vengeance

A yojijukugo derived from a Chinese historical anecdote. Often used to describe extreme perseverance and self-sacrifice in pursuit of a goal, especially revenge. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to endure hardships for a goal'.

• 彼かれは臥が薪しん嘗しょう胆たんの末すえ、ついに目もく標ひょうを達たっ成せいした。

  After enduring extreme hardships, he finally achieved his goal.

• 臥が薪しん嘗しょう胆たんして復ふく讐しゅうの機き会かいを待まつ。

  Enduring unspeakable hardships while waiting for a chance at revenge.